Lobo School of Innovation
Service: NTN 360
Entity Type: Middle School PBL Program Model at Quimby Oak Middle School
Region: Evergreen School District, San Jose, California
Grades: 7-8
Number of Students: ~250
Spotlight School Focus Areas: Learner-Centered Instruction and Assessment and Supportive Culture
Transformation should feel exciting and empowering.
The Goal
Deeper Learning:
For nine years, Lobo School of Innovation (LSI) has implemented Project-Based Learning (PBL) aligned with their district’s Profile of a Learner. Interdisciplinary projects guide Learner-Centered Instruction across all subject areas.
Community Partnerships:
LSI partners with History San Jose to host an annual public exhibition exploring the Driving Question: “How can we continue to commemorate the people, places, and events that have made a significant impact on the prosperity of San Jose, California, over the last 75 years?”
Student-Centered:
Each year, LSI teachers co-create a team charter to ground their work in shared values, expectations, and commitments to students. This charter is revisited throughout the year to ensure practice remains reflective, collaborative, and responsive to evolving needs of our learners and teacher peers.
The Work
Authentic Learning Experiences
Teachers design PBL experiences with students at the center, using team feedback protocols to keep projects relevant and connected to real-world issues. Students partner with teachers to co-create and interpret rubrics, ensuring expectations are clear and shared by all.
Teacher Collaboration and Adult Learning:
The NTN School Success Rubric supports LSI’s efforts to create a meaningful, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. It serves as a tool for reflection and growth.
Cross-School Learning:
LSI partners with Bulldog Tech, an NTN school, to share reflections and co-design rigorous performance tasks that advance deeper learning across campuses.
Transforming Learning Through Storytelling and Authentic Community Work
Empowered Educators
100%
100% of LSI educators feel respected as educational professionals.
100%
100% LSI educators agree that their peers welcome constructive feedback.
100%
100% LSI educators find their work fulfilling.
Engaged Schools
95%
95% of LSI students are proud of how their school contributes to the community.
95%
95% of LSI students believe that they can be successful in college, career, or post-graduation life.
94%
94% of LSI students state that they collaborate effectively with peers on projects.
Lobo School of Innovation Says:
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